Jeff Donnell
Actress

Jeff Donnell Net Worth

Jeff Donnell was an American actress and soundtrack born in 1921 in South Windham, Maine. She was raised in Maryland and studied at the Yale School of Drama and Leland Powers Drama School. She was noticed in a play by a Columbia Studios talent scout and was signed, leading to her first appearance in the movie My Sister Eileen (1942). She was known for her perky, unpretentious, tomboyish quality and appeared in a number of musical westerns and "A" pictures, such as In a Lonely Place (1950). She also had a successful move to TV in the early 50s and was seen in a number of comedy and dramatic parts. She was married four times and had one son and an adopted daughter. She was best known for her long-running stint on the soap drama General Hospital (1963) as Stella Fields, the Quartermain housekeeper, which started in 1979 and lasted until her death in 1988.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day July 10, 1921
Birth Place  South Windham, Maine, United States
Age 99 YEARS OLD
Died On April 11, 1988(1988-04-11) (aged 66)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Leo
Years active 1942–1988
Spouse(s) William Anderson (1940–1953) Aldo Ray (1954–1956) John Bricker (1958–1963) Radcliffe Bealey (1974–1975)
Children Michael Phineas (b. 1942) Sarah Jane (b. 1948)
Parent(s) Harold and Mildred Donnell

💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)

Jeff Donnell's net worth is estimated to be $8 million in 2024. Known for her prowess as both an actress and a soundtrack artist, Donnell has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry in the United States. With her charming presence and undeniable talent, she has captivated audiences on both the big and small screens. Throughout her illustrious career, Jeff Donnell has accumulated a considerable fortune, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the realm of showbiz. As she continues to excel in her craft, it is no wonder why her net worth continues to soar.

Biography/Timeline

1938

Donnell graduated from Towson High School, Towson, Maryland, in 1938 and attended the Leland Powers School of Drama in Boston, Massachusetts. Later, she studied at the Yale School of Drama.

1942

Donnell was signed to a contract by Columbia Pictures while she was active with the Farragut Playhouse in New Hampshire, and she made her film debut in My Sister Eileen (1942). She later had roles in some RKO films.

1954

For three seasons, she portrayed George Gobel's wife, Alice, in The George Gobel Show (1954–1957) on NBC-TV, and she played Ethel on the Matt Helm TV series.

1966

She was not a major star, but she did have a lengthy film and television career in various supporting roles, including the role of Gidget's mother, "Dorothy Lawrence", in Gidget Goes Hawaiian and Gidget Goes to Rome. She also played Hannah Marshall in the Gidget television series. She portrayed Mrs. Bennett in the TV series Julia, and in 1966 she made five appearances on Dr. Kildare as Evelyn Driscoll.

1988

Donnell died of a heart attack on April 11, 1988, aged 66. Her sudden absence from General Hospital, on which she had a recurring role as the Quartermaines' housekeeper at the time of her death, was explained away by the Writers as her character having won the lottery and quit her job.

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